[quote="Madster":603id9nn]thanks for the examples, the first one did it.Seems I wasn't getting any results because the erase object needs to be on top of the other objects (duh!) and works within a single layer.

this will be useful, I'm sure... I plan to use it to mask shadows out of an occluded object![/quote:603id9nn]

Yeah it can certainly do that, I was considering it in the other thread, but the way things are heading for me, i don't think I'll have the resources for even more objects lol.

[quote="feeblethemighty":1s4o02qa]Hey, just trying to figure out these effects too. The examples you posted above aren't working. When i open the file, Construct says out of memory or gives me an error.

Make two layers and put a graphic on the bottom one which you want to show through. Then on the top one, put whatever you want to use as the mask. Then click the top layer, add the mask effect and voila!

Thing is, it seems to not refresh. If i move anything on the top layer, it leaves a trail. Anyone care to take a crack at this?